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Originally Posted by Northwoods
I think there will be people that will think twice about flying and especially cruising, after this pandemic.
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We have cruised over 30 times and future cruises are unlikely.
Aside from the Chinese Virus threat (which will end), the quality of cruising has steadily declined over the last 20 years as cruise lines follow the "airline model" for pricing and quality. My complaints:
--Lower quality in Dining Rooms pushes people to over-priced Specialty Restaurants to obtain the food quality formerly in included dining
--Understaffed bar areas
--Low quaity entertainment frequently using the same ensemble entertainers
--Shore excursions priced at 200% of the going rate
--Frequent long lines for many services
--Relentless push to sell Spa treatments, photos, etc.
--Combining Cruise Director and Entertainer positions
--And, so on.
We find we can travel independently for 50% as much at a higher overall quality level.
As for flying-yes, but not right away. And, mainly to visit our family.
For the next year or two, we will focus on the U.S. and keep the money at home!!